FAA RELEASES PROPOSED RULE FOR REMOTE ID OF UAS
January 20, 2020
The FAA this month released its proposed rule for the remote identification (ID) of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones). A notice of proposed rulemaking was published in the Federal Register on December 31, 2019, and the public comment period is open until March 1, 2020 (Docket FAA-2019-1100). Members of the UAS private sector have been eagerly anticipating the rule, which the FAA has described as laying the technical foundation for integration of sophisticated drone operations into the U.S. airspace system. A functional remote ID architecture will eventually facilitate more regular operations of UAS at long ranges beyond the visual line of sight of the operator, flying over people, and flying at nighttime.
The remote ID proposed rule is performance-based and seeks to be technology-neutral to allow for innovation in meeting compliance requirements. It will apply to nearly all drone operations in the U.S. once it takes effect. The rule specifies the data elements of a remote ID signal and envisions the internet as the primary network for collection of remote ID information. It also prohibits the use of ADS-B Out or transponders as a means of remote ID, as large numbers of drone operations could lead to such a proliferation of signals that these systems would no longer be effective for manned aircraft traffic management.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6622); Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6665).
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